Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
Cheapest price on Nov 04
$22
Average ticket price on Nov 04
$33
Fastest journey on Nov 04
22 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04
23 m
Trains on Nov 04
56
Distance
34 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

On Wed, Nov 04, we found 56 trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz, including 39 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .

On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 529
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2619
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 621
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 915
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 217
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz

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Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 13 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 18m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)
Distance
21 miles (34 km)
Average train duration
23m
Cheapest ticket price
$5 (€4)
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
18m
First train
12:39 AM
Last train
10:32 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€3)

Frequently asked questions about your Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz.

Train ticket prices from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $5 (€4), while the average price is around $22 (€18).
The train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz takes 18m and runs 13 per day.
The first train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz leaves at 12:39 AM.
The distance by train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz is 21 miles (34 km).
The last train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz leaves at 10:32 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz. This service operates 8 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.

Live departures

Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train times

The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn285056:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
7:25 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 913
On time
7:04 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h25
7:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 527
On time
7:20 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h22
7:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 25 · 26857
On time
7:25 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h36
8:01 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn268067:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
8:07 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn285077:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
8:25 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 529
On time
8:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h23
8:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 119
On time
8:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h22
8:54 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn268088:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
9:07 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 121 · 17410
Delayed
7:52 AM 8:46 AMDüsseldorf Hbf
0h37
9:23 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285098:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
9:25 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 915
On time
9:05 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h25
9:30 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 621
On time
9:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h23
9:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 217
On time
9:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h25
9:57 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn268109:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
10:07 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn285119:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
10:25 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 623
On time
10:19 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h23
10:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 105 · S19
On time
10:25 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h38
11:03 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn2681210:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
11:07 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 225 · 10913
On time
10:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h36
11:23 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn2851310:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
11:25 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 625
On time
11:17 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h23
11:40 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1521 · S6
On time
11:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h37
11:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 29 · S19
On time
11:25 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h38
12:03 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn2681411:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
12:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2009 · 10915
On time
11:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h37
12:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn2851511:59 AM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h26
12:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 627
On time
12:19 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h23
12:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 107 · S19
On time
12:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h37
1:03 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn2681612:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
1:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 123 · 17418
On time
12:46 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h37
1:23 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn2851712:58 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
1:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 919
On time
1:04 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h26
1:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 629
On time
1:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h24
1:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 229 · S19
On time
1:25 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h38
2:03 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn268181:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
2:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2201 · 10919
On time
1:47 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h37
2:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285191:58 PM Düsseldorf Hbf
0h27
2:25 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
18m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$9 (€7)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixTrain Duration
18m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
$5 (€4)
FlixTrain frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Düsseldorf Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a night train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.

FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Messe/Deutz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz

Most Düsseldorf Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Düsseldorf
Arrival train stations in Cologne
Düsseldorf HbfDüsseldorf Hbf, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 DüsseldorfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre

Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe · 49m · $35 · every ~2 min
BusRe49 · 1h 30m · $18 · every ~1 min
62004 · 2h 38m

Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services

Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.

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